Curriculum Vitae

DR. HAIRUL HAFIZI BIN HASNAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Creative Arts
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hairul Hasnan is a distinguished educator and accomplished music professional, holding a doctorate degree in Music and a master's degree in Music Production from the University of York, a prestigious institution in the UK. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Physics with Electronics, before he pursued his passion for music with a subsequent Bachelor's degree in Music.

With a diverse background, Dr. Hasnan embarked on a rich career path, starting as a full-time musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Malaysia's national broadcasting station. During his tenure, he actively participated in numerous recording sessions in studios and delivered captivating live performances with the RTM combo.

As a seasoned music producer, Dr. Hasnan boasts an impressive portfolio of studio recordings, including the recent release of a 10-song album for Reening Lau, generously funded by Cendana (Cultural Economy Development Agency, Malaysia). He has also lent his production expertise to the debut EP of TitikDinginDamai titled "Belumkata", both of which are available for streaming on various digital platforms. His proficiency lies in pop and rock music, with a specialization in drums for both recording and live performances. Presently, Dr. Hasnan is deeply involved in the Malaysian indie scene, nurturing emerging talents such as We Are Avalanche and Laras dari Rasian.

Beyond his creative endeavors, Dr. Hasnan actively engages in professional development initiatives. He has conducted numerous music production workshops, including sessions at Lembaga Kebudayaan Sabah, Radio Televisyen Malaysia, and several private companies. Additionally, he serves as the Secretary for the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Malaysia.

Dr. Hasnan's contributions extend to scholarly pursuits as well. He authored the first Malay-language book on music production, titled "Asas Rakaman dan Produksi Muzik", a pioneering work in the field. Furthermore, his research on Nonlinear Mixing Systems, conducted during his tenure at the University of York, was presented at prestigious events such as the AES Convention 2019 in Dublin and the Art of Recording Conference at Berklee College of Music.

Currently, Dr. Hasnan serves as a Senior Lecturer, imparting his expertise in audio engineering and music production at the esteemed University Malaya.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Music)
    York University, UK
  • MA, (Music)
    York University, UK
  • BA, (Music)
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Ums)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    09 Feb 2024 - 08 Feb 2026 (University Malaya)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    15 Aug 2024 - 14 Nov 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024 (National)
  • Project Member
    30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    2025 to present (National)
  • AES, SECRETARY
    2024 to 2025 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Exhibition Award
    2025, International Islamic University Malaysia,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Sinin, Aaliyawani E.; Hamdan, Sinin; Said, Khairul A. Mohamad; Musib, Ahmad Faudzi; Kamarudin, Khairil A. Dean; Hasnan, Hairul H. (2025). Acoustic Characteristics of Bamboo-based Guitar - A Case Study, BIORESOURCES. 20(1), 140-154. doi:10.15376/biores.20.1.140-154
Scopus
  1. Sinin A.E., Hamdan S., Mohamad Said K.A., Musib A.F., Dean Kamarudin K.A., Hasnan H.H. (2025). Acoustic Characteristics of Bamboo-based Guitar A Case Study, BioResources. 20(1), 140-154. doi:10.15376/biores.20.1.140-154
Books
  1. Hasnan, H. (2021). Asas Rakaman & Produksi Muzik. Madiwangsa Music.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Bin Hasnan, & Wells. (2019). Investigating the Behavior of a Recursive Mutual Compression System in a Two-Track Environment. Audio Engineering Society 146th International Convention, 434–443.
Other Publications
  1. Justine, Diandra. (2023). Ula Noh. JW Promotions - Creative/Art Work
  2. Madiwangsa Music. (2023). Lagu Tari Rajawali. Madiwangsa Music. - Creative/Art Work
  3. We Are Avalanche. (2023). Ni Ko Nuan Dia. Madiwangsa Music. - Creative/Art Work
  4. Quirina, Gretchene. (2022). Pinirubaan Toh. JW Promotions. - Creative/Art Work
  5. Lau, Reening. (2021). Follow the Escape [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  6. Lau, Reening. (2021). Leave It All Behind [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  7. Lau, Reening. (2021). Let It Decide [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  8. Lau, Reening. (2021). None to Spare [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  9. Lau, Reening. (2021). Notice Me [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  10. Lau, Reening. (2021). One Amongst Many [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  11. Lau, Reening. (2021). Say What You Know [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  12. Lau, Reening. (2021). The Limit [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  13. Lau, Reening. (2021). Was It Enough [Song]. On Was It Enough. Independent. - Creative/Art Work
  14. TitikDinginDamai. (2021). Aku [Song]. On Belumkata. Luncai Emas Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  15. TitikDinginDamai. (2021). Aku, Dia dan Dia [Song]. On Belumkata. Luncai Emas Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  16. TitikDinginDamai. (2021). Hujan [Song]. On Belumkata. Luncai Emas Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  17. TitikDinginDamai. (2021). Kami [Song]. On Belumkata. Luncai Emas Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  18. TitikDinginDamai. (2021). Menang [Song]. On Belumkata. Luncai Emas Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  19. Cactus Band. (2017). Apa Yang Ku Ada. AJ Music. - Creative/Art Work

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Post-production (Music) (Mixing, Mastering, Post Production)
  • Recording Technique (Recording)
  • Musicology of Production (Musicology, Production, Music)
  • Digital Audio Signal Processing (Plug-in, Digital Audio Workstation)
  • Audio Signal Analysis (Spectrogram, MATLAB, Music Information Retrieval)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2026, UM Global Transformation Research Grant (UMGTR) 2024
    Technology-enhanced Music Education For The Visually Impaired: A New Horizon With Max/msp And Raspberry Pi ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2026, Geran Penyelidikan Pelbagai Bidang
    Development of an Integrated Bee Frequencies Sound System: A Sustainable and Non-Violent Mitigation System for Elephant Intrusions, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Developing Musical Analysis Frameworks for Selected Musical Works of Razak Abdul Aziz for Tertiary Music Students ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Spectral Comparison of Rebana Recording Using Three Microphone Placements, 4th International Music and Performing Arts Conference 2022, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (International) (14 Dec 2022 - 16 Dec 2022)
  2. Nonlinear Mixing, Art of Record Production Conference 2019, Berklee College of Music, Boston (International) (17 May 2019 - 19 May 2019)
  3. Investigating the Behavior of a Recursive Mutual Compression System in a Two-Track Environment, AES International Pro Audio Convention 2019, Audio Engineering Society (International) (20 Mar 2019 - 23 Mar 2019)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Exploring Androgyny as The New Femininity in Billie Eilish and Aurora Aksnes: Selected Songs and Presentations, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2025) The Switching of The Graduates from Hebei Institute of Communication from Piano to Electronic Organ During Their College Period: Advantages and Trends, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2025) Assessing The Understanding of The New Curriculum Reform Among Third- Grade Music Teachers in Songjiang Shiyan Primary School, Shanghai, China, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2025) The Overseas Transmission and Adaptive Development of Nanyin: a Research Perspective from Singapore, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2025) Analysing The Intersection of Ai and Music Creativity: a User Experience Study of Midi Gpt for Music Postgraduate Students At The University Malaya, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2025) The Construction of Self-Identityand Expression of Female Muslim Punks in Malaysia Through Dress, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Transmission and Evolution of The Living Fossil of Grassland Music "Urtynn Duu" (Long Song), University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2024) The Memory of Women in Bashu Folk Music: Musical Influences and Representations of Women Through An Analysis of Classical Chinese Literature and Folk Music, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2024) The Development of Tongzhou Shadow Play from 1949 to 2025, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2024) Revisiting Yixiang, Qiyun and Yijing in The Development of Guzheng Music, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2024) Sustainability and Development of Tibetan Music in Southwest China: Three Case Studies of The Tibetan Composition, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2024) Androgyny as The New Femininity in Billie Eilish and Aurora Aksnes: Selected Songs and Presentations, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2024) Chinese Mongolian Rock Music as Intercultural Dialogue: a Case Study of Nine Treasures Band, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2024) The Impact of Project-Based Learning On Career Motivation in Music Education Students: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2024) Chinese Mongolian Rock Music as a Bridge of Intercultural Dialouge: a Case Study of a Nine Treasure Band, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2024) Harmony and Light: The Artistic Expression and Cultural Impact of Black Pathor On The Chinese Rock Music Stage, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2024) Arrangement Skills in Chinese Classical Poems and Songs: Wang Anjun's Song, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2024) Awareness and Acceptance Level Towards The Perception of Contemporary Classical Music Among Undergraduate Music Students in University Malaya, University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2024) Investigate The Intersection of Ai and Music Creativity: a User Experience Study of Midi Gpt for Music Postgraduate Students At The University of Malaya, University, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2024) The Switching of The College Students in Hebei Province from Piano to Electronic Organ: Advantages and Trends, University, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2024) Assessing The Understanding of The New Curriculum Reform Among Third-Grade Music Teachers in Songjiang Shiyan Primary School, Shanghai, China, University, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2024) The Preservation of Chaozhou Xianshiyue ( ) Through The Teo Khiaw Music Club in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia., University, (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2024) Preserving The Melodies of Xinjiang: a Qualitative Study On The Cultural Transmission of The Twelve Muqam in The Uyghur Community, University, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2024) Music Listening Preference and Psychological Well-Being Among Musician Within Klang Valley, University, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2024) Covid-19 Pandemic Effect: Case Study of The Evolution of Home Recording Studio in Music Making Processes Among Musicians in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2024) Exploration The Mobile-Learning of Music Education Among Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Chengdu, China: Teacher's View, University, (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2024) Harmonizing Traditions: a Comparative Study of Nanyin in Fujian and Singapore for Cultural Presentation and Innovation, University, (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2024) The Embodiment and Development of Major Tune (Da Diao) Elements in The Composition of The Henan Guzheng School, University, (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2024) Sichuan Music Educators' Perceptions of Harmony and Tension Between Traditional Chinese and Western Music, University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2024) Analysis of The Practical Application of Kodaly Method in Mianzhu Middle School (Junior Section), University, (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2024) Analysis and Development of The Playing Skills of Yu School Erhu, University, (Internal Examiner)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON MUSIC LEARNING: A STUDY OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN MUSIC EDUCATION, PEIZHENBO
  2. (2024) DEVELOPING AN ACCEPTANCE MODEL OF VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GUANGZHOU PROVINCE OF CHINA, LIN BIFANG
  3. (2024) THE ‘REJUVENATION’ OF YUNNAN ETHNIC MUSIC AN EXPLORATION OF THE HISTORICITY AND MUSICAL AESTHETICS OF ADAPTED ETHNIC SONGS, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SONGS AND DANCES., WANG YANGYANRU
  4. (2024) A SURVEY ON "MUSIC IN FILM AND TELEVISION" COURSES IN COLLEGE EDUCATION, HAO HAN

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) ROA7005 - Music Technology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) RIA3006 - Electronic Composition
  2. (2024) RIA3007 - Music for Animation and Film
  3. (2024) RIX2002 - Research Methodology for Performing Arts
  4. (2024) RIA1005 - Secondary Study I

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Boh Cameronian Arts Awards 2025 Music Judge, (01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) (National)
  • Invitation Member of Staff to Composer Colloquium (Muc410-Muc660) Class for Talk/Sharing Session, (24 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Kursus Induksi Personel Pentauliahan PP-PPD-PPB, Exzellent Profis Institute (14 May 2022 - 15 May 2022)
  2. Latihan Tenaga Pengajar, Exzellent Profis Institute (30 May 2022 - 03 Jun 2022)
Internal/ External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. HRD CORP TRAIN THE TRAINER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, Universiti Malaya (27 May 2024 - 31 May 2024)
  2. ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S2/2024, Universiti Malaya (09 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2024)